Alamo Colleges District

Alamo Colleges District

County school is located

Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today’s world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.
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Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007

Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. Named “Best Institutional Facility” by Live Oak Economic Development.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995

Creating opportunites for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College

South San Antonio
Est. 1985

Top 10 finalist for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.
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St. Philip’s College

St. Philip’s College

East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898

A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
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San Antonio College

San Antonio College

Midtown
Est. 1925

San Antonio College is named in the top 150 community colleges in the nation by Aspen Institute, and is ranked among the Top 10 colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.
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San Antonio College 2009-2010 Academic Catalog

San Antonio College

Apr 29, 2024

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San Antonio College 2009-2010 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Gerontological Services Level I Certificate

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The Level I Certificate Program in Gerontological Services is offered for professionals and/or individuals interested in the field of aging. The certificate offers an opportunity for individuals to enhance their knowledge in the field of gerontology through formal education. The courses in this certificate provide a natural progression to the Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in Gerontological Services.

Related Degrees and Certificates:

Gerontological Services, A.A.S.

Certificate Requirements (Total Credit Hours 24)

Technical Education Courses: 24 Credit Hours

GERS 1301 - Introduction to Gerontology
GERS 1342 - Aging and Mental Health
GERS 1345 - Programs and Policies for Older Adults
GERS 2330 - Issues of Long Term Care
GERS 2331 - Contemporary Issues in Aging
GERS 2333 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Aging

Select 1 from the following: 3 Credit Hours

GERS 1351 - Sociology of Aging
SOCI 2371 - Sociology of Aging

Select 1 from the following: 3 Credit Hours

GERS 1391 - Special Topics in Gerontological Services
SOCI 1370 - Sociology of Death and Dying

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